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These are the Centre County winners of the 2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show

By Matt Hymowitz

January 18, 2023 10:00 AM

Some of the best beers and wines in Pennsylvania can be found right here in Centre County.

Several local businesses were honored at the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show, which took place Jan. 7-14 in Harrisburg. Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery and Seven Mountains Wine Cellars all won gold. Otto’s Pub & Brewery and Good Intent Cider were also recognized at the show.

Centre County residents also showed their goats, cattle, rabbits and more. Here’s a list of the local entries that placed, according to the results posted online.

Draft Horses

Halter - Belgian, Gelding - Grade: Roger Thoms, Aaronsburg, first place

Halter - Belgian, Gelding - Registered: Roger Thoms, Aaronsburg, third place

Halter - Belgian, Gelding Mated Team (shown at halter): Roger Thoms, Aaronsburg, first place

Halter - Belgian, Mare, 5 years & over: Lew Biddle, Boalsburg, first place

Halter - Belgian, Mare, 4 years & under 5: Lew Biddle, Boalsburg, first place

Halter - Belgian, Senior Champion Mare: Lew Biddle, Boalsburg, first place

Halter - Belgian, Grand Champion Mare: Lew Biddle, Boalsburg, first place

Halter - Belgian, Open Get-of-Sire: Lew Biddle, Boalsburg, first place

Halter - Belgian, Two Mares belonging to one exhibitor: Lew Biddle, Boalsburg, first place

Halter - Belgian, Mare Mated Team (shown at halter): Lew Biddle, Boalsburg, first place

Halter - Belgian, Champion Best of Breed: Lew Biddle, Boalsburg, first place

Hitched Classes, Classic Cart: Roger Thoms, Aaronsburg, third place

Hitched Classes, Classic Cart: Lew Biddle, Boalsburg, second place

Hitched Classes, Belgian Men’s Cart: Lew Biddle, Boalsburg, second place

Hitched Classes, Belgian Men’s Cart: Roger Thoms, Aaronsburg, third and fourth place

Hitched Classes, Reserve Champion Men’s Cart: Lew Biddle, Boalsburg, second place

Hitched Classes, Belgian Ladies Cart: Roger Thoms, Aaronsburg, second and fifth place

Hitched Classes, Team Hitch: Roger Thoms, Aaronsburg, second place

Champion Halter, Supreme Champion: Lew Biddle, Boalsburg, first place

Open Sheep

Hampshire Open, Yearling Ram (9/1/2020 - 8/31/2021): Clayton Landis, Pennsylvania Furnace, first place

Hampshire Open, Reserve Champion Ram: Clayton Landis, Pennsylvania Furnace, first place

Hampshire Open, Early Spring Ewe Lamb (1/1/2022 - 2/15/2022): Clayton Landis, Pennsylvania Furnace, first place

Hampshire Open, Champion Ewe: Clayton Landis, Pennsylvania Furnace, first place

Sheep Junior Show & Showmanship

Hampshire Junior, Yearling Ram (9/1/2020-8/31/2021): Clayton Landis, Pennsylvania Furnace, first place

Hampshire Junior, Reserve Champion Ram: Clayton Landis, Pennsylvania Furnace, first place

Hampshire Junior, Early Spring Ewe Lamb (1/1/2022-2/15/2022): Clayton Landis, Pennsylvania Furnace, first place

Hampshire Junior, Champion Ewe: Clayton Landis, Pennsylvania Furnace, first place

Showmanship (Junior-Sheep), Sheep Showmanship II (2006-2007): Clayton Landis, Pennsylvania Furnace, third place

Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro, second top right, tours the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg on Jan. 11. Matt Rourke AP

Swine

Berkshire, January Gilts: Mark Hall, Julian, third place

Berkshire, February Gilts: Mark Hall, Julian, sixth, eighth and ninth place

Duroc, January Gilts: Dalton Hall, Julian, third and fourth place

Duroc, February Gilts: Dalton Hall, Julian, fifth place

Spotted swine, January Gilts: Dalton Hall, Julian, second place

Spotted swine, February Gilts: Dalton Hall, Julian, second place

Beef Cattle

Angus Open, Jr. Heifer Calves (May 2022): Garrett Wingert, Spring Mills, fourth place

Angus Open, Jr. Heifer Calves (April 1-8, 2022): Lucas Boob, Millheim, second place

Angus Open, Jr. Heifer Calves (March 25-31, 2022): Garrett Wingert, Spring Mills, first place

Angus Open, Jr. Heifer Calves (March 8-15, 2022): Kylie Simpson, Port Matilda, fifth place

Angus Open, Jr. Heifer Calves (Feb. 14-28, 2022): Adalyn Rae Packer, Millheim, fourth place

Angus Open, Early Summer Yearling Heifer (May-June 2021): Garrett Wingert, Spring Mills, fourth place

All Other Breeds Open Beef, Late Spring Heifer Calves (April 2022): Vincent Williams, Spring Mills, second place

Angus Junior, Jr. Heifer Calves (May 2022): Garrett Wingert, Spring Mills, fourth place

Angus Junior, Jr. Heifer Calves (March 16-31, 2022): Garrett Wingert, Spring Mills, second place

Angus Junior, Jr. Heifer Calves (March 1-15, 2022): Kylie Simpson, Port Matilda, fourth place

Angus Junior, Jr. Heifer Calves (Feb. 2022): Adalyn Rae Packer, Millheim, third place

Angus Junior, Early Summer Yearling Heifers (May-June 2021): Garrett Wingert, Spring Mills, third place

Mainetainer Junior, Early Spring Heifer Calves (March 2022): Kylie Simpson, Port Matilda, third place

Mainetainer Junior, Early Summer Yearling Heifers (May-June 2021): Clayton Landis, Pennsylvania Furnace, second place

All Other Breeds Junior Beef, Late Spring Heifer Calves (April 2022): Vincent Williams, Spring Mills, first place

Showmanship (Junior-Beef), Division II (2006-2007): Clayton Landis, Pennsylvania Furnace, seventh place

Junior Market Lamb

Crossbreds, Weight Division 1: Hunter Jeirles, Blanchard, third place

Crossbreds, Weight Division 20: Rylee Jo Maurer, Julian, sixth place

Junior Market Goat

Junior market goat, Weight Division 3: Evan Jeirles, Blanchard, fifth place

Junior market goat, Weight Division 11: Hunter Jeirles, Blanchard, sixth place

Junior market goat, Weight Division 12: Haley Brown, Aaronsburg, second place

Junior market goat, Weight Division 14: Courtney Brown, Aaronsburg, sixth place

Junior Market Swine

Crossbreds, Weight Division 8: Kailey Eckert, Centre Hall, second place

Crossbreds, Weight Division 16: Rylee Eckert, Centre Hall, first place

Junior Market Swine Showmanship

Division III (2008-2010): Rylee Eckert, Centre Hall, ninth place

U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson speaks during the opening ceremonies Jan. 7 for the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Jacqueline Dormer AP

Dairy Cattle Open Show

Holstein Open, Spring Calf (3/1/2022-5/31/2022): Abbey Wolfe, Centre Hall, third place

Holstein Open, Cow, Jr. 3 Year Old (3/1/2019-8/31/2019): Abbey Wolfe, Centre Hall, fourth place

Holstein Open, Cow, 4 Years (9/1/2017-8/31/2018): Eric Smith, Bellefonte, first place

Holstein Open, Cow, 5 Years and Over (Born before 9/1/2017): Abbey Wolfe, Centre Hall, fourth place

Holstein Open, Champion Udder: Eric Smith, Bellefonte, first place

Holstein Open, Senior Champion: Eric Smith, Bellefonte, first place

Holstein Open, Grand Champion: Eric Smith, Bellefonte, first place

Jersey Open, Fall Yearling (9/1/2020-11/30/2020): Harold Harpster, Boalsburg, second place

Jersey Open, Jr. 2 Year Old (3/1/2020-8/31/2020): Harold Harpster, Boalsburg, first and third place

Jersey Open, Cow, Jr. 3 Year Old (3/1/2019-8/31/2019): Harold Harpster, Boalsburg, first and third place

Jersey Open, Cow, Sr. 3 Year Old (9/1/2018-2/28/2019): Harold Harpster, Boalsburg, third place

Jersey Open, Cow, 4 Years (9/1/2017-8/31/2018): Harold Harpster, Boalsburg, second place

Jersey Open, Cow, 5 Years and Over (Born before 9/1/2017): Harold Harpster, Boalsburg, first place

Jersey Open, Cow, 6 Years and Over (Born before 9/1/2016): Harold Harpster, Boalsburg, first and second place

Jersey Open, Reserve Senior Champion: Harold Harpster, Boalsburg, first place

Jersey Open, Reserve Grand Champion: Harold Harpster, Boalsburg, first place

Jersey Open, Premier Breeder: Harold Harpster, Boalsburg, first place

Jersey Open, Premier Exhibitor: Harold Harpster, Boalsburg, first place

Jersey Open, Exhibitor Herd: Harold Harpster, Boalsburg, first place

Dairy Cattle Junior Show

Holstein Junior, Spring Calf (3/1/2022-5/31/2022): Abbey Wolfe, Centre Hall, third place

Holstein Junior, Cow, Jr. 3 Year Old (3/1/2019-8/31/2019): Abbey Wolfe, Centre Hall, fourth place

Holstein Junior, Cow, 5 Years and Over (Born before 9/1/2017): Abbey Wolfe, Centre Hall, second place

Dairy Goats Junior Show

Alpine Junior, Kids born 4/1/2022 and after: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Alpine Junior, Kids born 1/1/2022-3/31/2022: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Alpine Junior, Junior Champion: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Alpine Junior, Does in milk, under 2 years: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Alpine Junior, Reserve Senior Champion: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Alpine Junior, Reserve Grand Champion: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Nubian Junior, Kids born 4/1/2022 and after: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Nubian Junior, Kids born 1/1/2022-3/31/2022: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, second place

Nubian Junior, Junior Champion: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Nubian Junior, Does in milk, under 2 years: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Nubian Junior, Does in milk, 2 years and under 3: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, second place

Nubian Junior, Does in milk, 3 years and under 5: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Nubian Junior, Senior Champion: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Nubian Junior, Grand Champion: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Nubian Junior, Champion Challenge/Best of Breed: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Toggenburg Junior, Kids born 4/1/2022 and after: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, second place

Toggenburg Junior, Kids born 1/1/2021-12/31/2021: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, fourth place

Showmanship (Junior-Dairy Goat), Showmanship IV (exhibitors born 2011-2013): Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Dairy Goats Open Show

Alpine Open, Kids born 4/1/2022 and after: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, third place

Alpine Open, Kids born 4/1/2022 and after: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, sixth place

Alpine Open, Kids born 1/1/2022-3/31/2022: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, third place

Alpine Open, Kids born 1/1/2021-12/31/2021: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, first and third place

Alpine Open, Reserve Junior Champion: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Alpine Open, Does in milk, under 2 years: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Alpine Open, Does in milk, 3 years and under 5: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Alpine Open, Does in milk, 5 years and older: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, second place

Alpine Open, Best Doe Bred by Exhibitor: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, third and fourth place

Alpine Open, Dam and Daughter: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, fifth place

Nubian Open, Kids born 4/1/2022 and after: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, third place

Nubian Open, Kids born 1/1/2022-3/31/2022: Lennie Rae Vangorder, Centre Hall, seventh and eighth place

Nubian Open, Kids born 1/1/2022-3/31/2022: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, third place

Nubian Open, Does in milk, under 2 years: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Nubian Open, Does in milk, 2 years and under 3: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, fourth place

Nubian Open, Does in milk, 2 years and under 3: Lennie Rae Vangorder, Centre Hall, fifth place

Nubian Open, Does in milk, 3 years and under 5: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, fifth place

Nubian Open, Does in milk, 3 years and under 5: Lennie Rae Vangorder, Centre Hall, first place

Nubian Open, Reserve Senior Champion: Lennie Rae Vangorder, Centre Hall, two first place entries

Nubian Open, Reserve Grand Champion: Lennie Rae Vangorder, Centre Hall, two first place entries

Nubian Open, Best Doe Bred by Exhibitor: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, sixth and ninth place

Nubian Open, Best Doe Bred by Exhibitor: Lennie Rae Vangorder, Centre Hall, second and seventh place

Nubian Open, Dam and Daughter: Lennie Rae Vangorder, Centre Hall, fourth place

Saanen Open, Kids born 4/1/2022 and after: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Saanen Open, Kids born 1/1/2021-12/31/2021: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Saanen Open, Junior Champion: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Saanen Open, Reserve Junior Champion: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Saanen Open, Does in milk, 2 years and under 3: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Saanen Open, Does in milk, 3 years and under 5: Todd Biddle, State College, second and fourth place

Saanen Open, Does in milk, 5 years and older: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Saanen Open, Senior Champion: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Saanen Open, Grand Champion: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Saanen Open, Champion Challenge/Best of Breed: Todd Biddle, State College, first and second place

Saanen Open, Best Doe Bred by Exhibitor: Todd Biddle, State College, first and second place

Saanen Open, Dam and Daughter: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Saanen Open, Dairy Herd Group: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Toggenburg Open, Kids born 4/1/2022 and after: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, first and fourth place

Toggenburg Open, Kids born 4/1/2022 and after: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, second place

Toggenburg Open, Kids born 1/1/2022-3/31/2022: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, fourth place

Toggenburg Open, Kids born 1/1/2021-12/31/2021: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, second place

Toggenburg Open, Kids born 1/1/2021-12/31/2021: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, eighth place

Toggenburg Open, Reserve Junior Champion: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Toggenburg Open, Does in milk, 3 years and under 5: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, second and fifth place

Toggenburg Open, Does in milk, 5 years and older: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, third place

Toggenburg Open, Reserve Senior Champion: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, first place

Toggenburg Open, Reserve Grand Champion: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, second place

Toggenburg Open, Best Doe Bred by Exhibitor: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, second and seventh place

Toggenburg Open, Dam and Daughter: Peyton Cox, Centre Hall, second place

Toggenburg Open, Dam and Daughter: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, third and fifth place

Toggenburg Open, Get-of-Sire: Josh Cox, Centre Hall, third and fifth place

All Other Breeds Open Dairy Goat, Kids born 1/1/2021-12/31/2021: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

All Other Breeds Open Dairy Goat, Junior Champion: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

All Other Breeds Open Dairy Goat, Best Doe Bred by Exhibitor: Todd Biddle, State College, second place

Skill-a-Thon

Draft horse, Division I (members born 2003-2005): Bailey Little, Bellefonte, third place

Draft horse, Division IV (members born 2011-2013): Riley Kocher, Pennsylvania Furnace, first place

Beef cattle (breeding and market), Division I (members born 2003-2005): Bailey Little, Bellefonte, eighth place

Beef cattle (breeding and market), Division I (members born 2003-2005): Clayton Liner, Port Matilda, sixth place

Dairy cattle, Division I (members born 2003-2005): Bailey Little, Bellefonte, fourth place

Dairy cattle, Division I (members born 2003-2005): Clayton Liner, Port Matilda, third place

Dairy cattle, Division IV (members born 2011-2013): Riley Kocher, Pennsylvania Furnace, fifth place

Rabbits, Division I (members born 2003-2005): Bailey Little, Bellefonte, fifth place

Agricultural Education

House plants/designs, Strawberry Pot/Jar - Max. size 3 or 5 pockets, rooted succulents: Michael Lewis, Bald Eagle FFA, first place

House plants/designs, Miniature Landscape Display incorporating hardscaping with maximum of 25% plant material: Isaac Dechow, Bald Eagle FFA, second place

House plants/designs, Miniature Landscape Display incorporating hardscaping with maximum of 25% plant material: Hannah Briner, Bald Eagle FFA, first place

House plants/designs, Miniature Landscape Design - Garden Section in an Arboretum: Connor Maney, Bald Eagle FFA, second place

House plants/designs, Miniature Landscape Design - Garden Section in an Arboretum: Riley Bartley, Bald Eagle FFA, first place

Floral designs, Bridal Bouquet - Modern style: Faith Crestani, Bald Eagle FFA, second place

Best of Show, Houseplant and Design Section: Riley Bartley, Bald Eagle FFA

Lillee Shull of Perry County pets dairy cow Paighslee at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Matt Rourke AP

Rabbits

Open classes, BOSV - Dutch - Black: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Open classes, SD - Dutch - Black: Todd Biddle, State College, first and second place

Open classes, BV - Dutch - Chocolate: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Open classes, JD - Dutch - Chocolate: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Open classes, SD - Dutch - Chocolate: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Open classes, BOSV - Dutch - Tortoise: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Open classes, BV - Dutch - Tortoise: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Open classes, JD - Dutch - Tortoise: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Open classes, SB - Dutch - Tortoise: Todd Biddle, State College, first and second place

Open classes, SD - Dutch - Tortoise: Todd Biddle, State College, first and second place

Youth classes, BV - Dutch - Chocolate: Kayla Fitzgerald, Clarence, first place

Youth classes, JB - Dutch - Chocolate: Kayla Fitzgerald, Clarence, first place

Youth classes, JD - Dutch - Chocolate: Kayla Fitzgerald, Clarence, first place

Youth classes, SD - Dutch - Chocolate: Blake Wagner, Julian, first place

Youth classes, BOSV - Dutch Tortoise: Hunter Ishler, Bellefonte, first place

Youth classes, JB - Dutch Tortoise: Grady Boone, Milesburg, second place

Youth classes, JB - Dutch Tortoise: Gracie Collins, Howard, first place

Youth classes, SD - Dutch Tortoise: Hunter Ishler, Bellefonte, first place

Youth classes, SD - Dutch Tortoise: Michael Lewis, Wingate, second place

Youth classes, BV - Flemish Giant - Light Gray: Samantha Brown, Spring Mills, first place

Youth classes, IB - Flemish Giant - Light Gray: Samantha Brown, Spring Mills, first place

Youth classes, BV - Flemish Giant - Steel Gray: Samantha Brown, Spring Mills, first place

Youth classes, SB - Flemish Giant - Steel Gray: Samantha Brown, Spring Mills, first place

Youth classes, BV - Flemish Giant - White: Samantha Brown, Spring Mills, first place

Youth classes, JB - Flemish Giant - White: Samantha Brown, Spring Mills, first place

Youth classes, BOSV - New Zealand - White: Tripp Tice, Julian, first place

Youth classes, SB - New Zealand - White: Tripp Tice, Julian, first place

Youth classes, SD - New Zealand - White: Tripp Tice, Julian, second place

Wool and Fur Classes, Open Breed Fur/Wool - Colored: Todd Biddle, State College, first and second place

Best of Breed, Dutch Bob Open: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Best of Breed, Flemish Giant Bob Youth: Samantha Brown, Spring Mills, first place

Best of Breed, Dutch BOSB Youth: Kayla Fitzgerald, Clarence, first place

Best of Breed, New Zealand BOSB Youth: Tripp Tice, Julian, first place

Best in Show, Best Rabbit in Show: Todd Biddle, State College, first place

Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro walks to the podium to speak at the Pennsylvania Farm Show on Jan. 11. Matt Rourke AP

Wine

Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, gold for 2017 Traminette and 2021 Appalachia Red

Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery, gold for 2021 Mountain Sunset and 2021 Nittany Mountain Blush

Seven Mountains Wine Cellars, gold for 2022 Black Tie and 2022 General Potters Fort

Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery, silver for 2021 Moscato

Seven Mountains Wine Cellars, silver for 2022 Traminette and 2022 Yellow Jacket

Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, bronze for 2020 Three Sisters, 2019 Moscato and 2018 Happy Valley Spice

Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery, bronze for 2021 Nittany Mountain White and 2021 Tailgate White

Seven Mountains Wine Cellars, bronze for 2022 Classic Cream, 2022 Blueberry, 2022 Dry Riesling and 2022 Spiced Apple

Cider

Modern Cider - Dry: Good Intent Cider, Bellefonte, two third place entries

Modern Cider - Dry: C&D Ventures (Otto’s Pub and Brewery), State College, first place

Modern Cider - Sweet: Good Intent Cider, Bellefonte, second place

Heritage Cider: Good Intent Cider, Bellefonte, second place

Fruit Cider: C&D Ventures (Otto’s Pub and Brewery), State College, third place

Wood Aged Cider: Good Intent Cider, Bellefonte, second place

Beer

IPA (<7.5% abv): C&D Ventures (Otto’s Pub and Brewery), third place for Green Weenie IPA

Specialty IPA: C&D Ventures (Otto’s Pub and Brewery), first place for Zeno’s Rye

Agriculture Marketing

Market website: Bald Eagle FFA placed fifth for Hometown Honey Vinaigrette

Youth Public Speaking

Class 1 - Youth Age 9-14: Faith Crestani, Wingate, first place

The butter sculpture is displayed at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. Matt Rourke AP

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